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Sounds to me like a split in the boost hose Did they check the intercooler hoses? Does it lack power? Go out, leave it to warm up & give it a rev, turbo should boost around 2500rpm, check to see how much smoke comes out.

Hi all, thought I'd come & say hello. Names Tom 20 years of age & I'm currently working as a panel beater. I own a 1984 mk3 Escort ghia with the intensions of tracking it. :) I also drive an escort 55 van as a daily.

I had a similar issue so I decided to service my van (98 escort 55) changed the plugs, oil & filter & fuel filter. The fuel filter must be at least half filled when its put back on then prime it a couple times. If it still doesn't fire after that then it might be the diaphragm on the fuel filter that's causing air to leak in. ( the black bit you push down) I had to take it of, strip it & rebuild it. No problems since ;) Hth